End the violence.
Start the future.

Our Mission

What We Stand For

The Realign For Palestine (RFP) project at the Atlantic Council aims to amplify pragmatic and rational voices that courageously hold multiple truths, advocating for Palestinian statehood and self-determination that the two-nation solution is the only credible, humane path forward for peace between the Palestinian and Israeli people.

Realign from radical extremism to
Radical Pragmatism
Calls for more violence must be rejected. Violence only fosters fear, resentment, and retribution.
It's time to reject maximalist language and for balanced perspectives to be heard.
Realign from mutual destruction to
Two states for two people
October 7 proved the futility of violent armed resistance as a pathway to peace, with innocent civilians paying the highest price. An intertwined, shared future that recognizes each other's humanity and differences while allowing Palestine to flourish in prosperity alongside a safe and secure Israel—is the only way forward.
Realign from black & white narratives to
Multiple Truths
Multiple things can be true at the same time. Palestinians and Israelis each have legitimate grievances, valid histories, rights, and aspirations.
Realign from hateful words to
Helpful actions
We need to ditch slogans like “From the River to the Sea” and “Globalize the Intifada.” Threatening language is dangerous and keeps people apart—and, with it, opportunities for peace.
Realign from subverting peace to
Peaceful activism
It’s time to change how we talk and act—to start on a new path of cooperation. By finding common ground, we can better understand the complexity of the Israel and Palestine conflict, make compromises, and end the violence once and for all.

Leadership

Realign for Action

I’m deaf in one ear from an IDF strike… My family has been killed. I carry the battle scars of this conflict. We need to find a new way to work together for peace.

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib

Palestinian-American, Director of Realign for Palestine

Violence has failed to deliver results for the Palestinian people for 76 years. Violence has failed to deliver security for the Jewish people for 76 years. It’s time violence as a political strategy is permanently rejecteD.

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib

Palestinian-American, Director of Realign for Palestine